moth or wasp?

[desertlady]

What is this? Ive never see this one before. its about 3 inches long !!

 

[RidgebackRanch]

I am going to say that is a wasp, one that I would prefer not to meet unexpectedly!

 

[so lucky]

Yeah, don't make it mad.

 

[The Mama Chicken]

I think it's a Tarantula Hawk wasp. Here's a link.
I'd be very afraid of anything that can eat a tarantula.

 

[desertlady]

Thank you ! I guess its a male and was hungry ! He was wondering around looking for trantulas ! Scary !!

 

[Collector]

Oh my gosh, you better keep a shotgun handy. That thing looks serious!

 

[NwMtGardener]

Wow' that thing is terrifying! Wish i hadnt read the article on them and how painful their sting is, i'm going to have nightmares! I'll take grizzly bear neighbors anytime.

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

Seriously????!!!!! Yikes! That is one tough looking bug!

 

[strantor]

i'm going to have nightmares!

Me too. On the bright side, maybe it will replace the reoccurring dream of tornadoes I've had all week.